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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
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July 2020 in “Immunological Investigations” The rs231775 genetic variant is linked to a higher risk and severity of Alopecia Areata in males.
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October 2019 in “Immunological investigations” The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
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August 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss without other health issues.
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
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July 2019 in “Endocrinology” Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.
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July 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic testing for hairless gene mutations is crucial to correctly diagnose and treat atrichia with papular lesions.
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December 2014 in “BMC Genetics” Certain genes and proteins may influence wool growth in Aohan fine wool sheep.
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April 2005 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” E211 G>A gene linked to lower risk of severe prostate cancer and hair loss.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KRTAP10 proteins help form the hair shaft's tough outer layer by interacting with specific hair keratins.
A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes congenital hair loss.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
January 2018 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news” A genetic mutation linked to longer life and less disease was found in the Amish, and a drug is being developed to replicate these benefits.
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” The gene GJA1 is important for regulating coarse hair density in goats.
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
January 2012 in “Journal of Northwest A & F University” The Eda gene helps regulate the hair cycle in goats.
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July 2004 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
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October 2021 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” Certain gene changes in osteopontin are linked to higher risk of atopic dermatitis and asthma.
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February 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Certain variations of the HDAC9 gene can increase or decrease stroke risk in the Chinese population.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Two specific genetic markers increase the risk of hair loss in Asian populations.
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October 2000 in “Genomics” Rat dermal papilla cells have unique genes crucial for hair growth.
January 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.